Slavia Prague vs Malmo Prediction 30 January 2025

🔊 What should we expect from a match that doesn't seem very remarkable at first glance? Slavia Prague and Malmö have both frankly failed the group stage of the Europa League. Both teams have only earned 4 points and have lost even the theoretical chances of advancing to the round of 32. In this situation, we will try to analyze all the strengths and weaknesses of the opponents to provide you with an accurate prediction for the match that will take place at the "Fortuna Arena."

📊 Head-to-Head

In the 21st century, the teams have not crossed paths on the football field, so when choosing a bet, you should not consider the results of head-to-head encounters.

🔴 Slavia Prague

Slavia decided to sacrifice the Europa League to focus on the domestic championship. The team shows fantastic results in the Czech First League, confidently occupying the top spot in the standings, but cannot boast of its achievements on the European stage. In 7 matches, the "red-whites" have earned only 4 points and have prematurely lost their chances of advancing to the playoffs. In the last game, Slavia suffered a dry defeat against PAOK (0-2), although bookmakers gave slight preference to the Czechs. However, it is worth noting the number of unavailable players. Due to injuries, illnesses, and recoveries, 11 players, including Ivan Schranz, Jan Bořil, and David Doudera, cannot help their teammates.

Ⓜ Malmö

Malmö is the strongest team in Sweden. Last year (the championship is played in a "spring-autumn" system) this team once again won the gold medals. However, the "sky blues" lack the resources to maintain a high standard on the European stage. The team frankly failed this Europa League campaign - 4 points and early elimination from playoff contention. Last week, Malmö couldn't take advantage of home-field advantage and lost to Twente with a score of 2-3, conceding 2 unnecessary penalties. As for the upcoming clash, the coaching staff will not be able to rely on 6 players, including Anders Christiansen (red card).

⚽️ Prediction for Goals

Despite Slavia and Malmö being among the most productive teams in their championships, they do not play as effectively in attack in the Europa League. The team from Czechia, for example, has only hit opponents' goals 5 times, with only Dynamo Kyiv having fewer goals (4). As for the representative from Sweden, this team is not far from Slavia (8 goals scored). In such a situation, one might consider total under 3.5 goals.

🚩 Prediction for Corners

If Slavia has a deficit in goals in this Europa League campaign, they have no problems earning set pieces near opponents' goals. The team approaches the corner flag an average of 6.7 times per game, which is one of the best indicators in the tournament. In home matches, the numbers are even higher - 7.0 corners. Considering Malmö's not-so-high class of players, the Czech team should play from a position of strength in the upcoming clash. In such a situation, Slavia's total corners over 4.5 is the most logical betting option.

📝 Editorial Prediction

According to bookmakers, Malmö is a clear underdog in the upcoming clash. And it's hard to argue with them on this matter. When comparing the strengths of the Prague team and the Swedish team, a significant advantage will be on the side of the "red-whites." Slavia plays in a stronger championship, dominates the league, and has a more balanced squad despite significant personnel losses. Moreover, Malmö frankly plays poorly away. We think that the hosts will not face serious problems in the upcoming match, so we bet on Slavia's victory. We believe the game will end with a score of 2-1.